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James Lafferty

Acting Born Jul 25, 1985 Hemet, California, USA 30 credits

Biography

James Martin Lafferty is an American actor born on July 25, 1985, in Hemet, California, USA. He is known for his work in the television drama One Tree Hill and the film S. Darko, a sequel to the 2001 film Donnie Darko. Lafferty has appeared in a total of 25 acting credits, primarily in the acting category. His birthday is July 25, 1985, and he is male. He is also known by his full name, James Martin Lafferty.

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Career

Career overview

James Lafferty is an American actor known for his work in television and film. He has appeared in a number of roles, with a notable credit being his portrayal of Nathan Scott in the television drama One Tree Hill. Lafferty has also appeared in the 2009 film S. Darko, a sequel to the 2001 film Donnie Darko.

As an actor, Lafferty has accumulated a significant number of credits, with 25 known credits to his name. His work spans multiple genres and mediums, demonstrating his versatility as a performer.

Lafferty's career has been marked by his appearances in various roles, with a focus on television and film. His work has been recognized through his presence in the entertainment industry, with a notable profile on The Movie Database.

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Known for

All American

as Connor Murphy

All American

2018

The Haunting of Hill House

as Ryan
Film

Oculus

as Michael Dumont
Film

Breathless

as Nathan Scott
Film

Breathless

1960

Boston Public

as Michael Scott
Film

Lost Highway

1997

Get Real

as Billy

TRL

1998

First Born

as Buster (voice)

Frequent co-stars

Bethany Joy Lenz 1 shared title
Sophia Bush 1 shared title
Lee Norris 1 shared title
Paul Johansson 1 shared title
Chad Michael Murray 1 shared title
Hilarie Burton Morgan 1 shared title
Antwon Tanner 1 shared title
Jackson Brundage 1 shared title
Lisa Goldstein Kirsch 1 shared title
Barbara Alyn Woods 1 shared title

Career timeline

A Pickleball Christmas
Red Right Hand
Everyone Is Doing GreatEveryone Is Doing Great · WriterEveryone Is Doing Great · DirectorEveryone Is Doing Great · Creator
The Right StuffThe Caul · Executive Producer
All AmericanAll American · DirectorThe Haunting of Hill HouseSmall Town Crime
Waffle Street
CrisisOculus
Lost on Purpose
The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy
S. Darko
Unscripted
One Tree HillOne Tree Hill · DirectorBoys on the Run
First MondayA Season on the Brink
Emeril
Boston Public
Once and AgainGet Real
TRL
Annabelle's Wish

Full filmography

  • A Pickleball Christmas (2025) as Luke Hollis
  • Red Right Hand (2024) as Lazarus
  • Everyone Is Doing Great (2021) as Jeremy Davis
  • Everyone Is Doing Great (2021) Writer
  • Everyone Is Doing Great (2021) Director
  • Everyone Is Doing Great (2021) Creator
  • The Right Stuff (2020) as Scott Carpenter
  • The Caul (2020) Executive Producer
  • All American (2018) as Connor Murphy
  • All American (2018) Director
  • The Haunting of Hill House (2018) as Ryan
  • Small Town Crime (2018) as Tony Lama
  • Waffle Street (2015) as Jimmy Adams
  • Crisis (2014) as Mr. Nash
  • Oculus (2014) as Michael Dumont
  • Lost on Purpose (2013) as Fever
  • The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy (2011) as Eigson Howard
  • S. Darko (2009) as Iraq Jack
  • Unscripted (2005) as James Lafferty
  • One Tree Hill (2003) as Nathan Scott
  • One Tree Hill (2003) Director
  • Boys on the Run (2003) as Joe
  • First Monday (2002)
  • A Season on the Brink (2002) as Steve Alford
  • Emeril (2001) as James Lagasse
  • Boston Public (2000) as Michael Scott
  • Once and Again (1999)
  • Get Real (1999) as Billy
  • TRL (1998)
  • Annabelle's Wish (1997) as Buster (voice)